Pakistan, Egypt discuss cooperation in fight against terrorism

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt and discussed the emerging security challenges, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said on Tuesday.

Egyptian president stated that the Muslim Ummah needs to counter the menace of terrorism through unity, the ISPR said.

During his visit to Egypt, Gen Raheel attended training drills of the Egyptian Special Forces and appreciated their skills and capabilities.

According to ISPR, the army chief met with the military leaders of Egypt who expressed the desire to benefit from the experience of the Pakistan Army regarding the battle against terrorism. The COAS was given a guard of honour at the headquarters of the Egyptian Army.

President Sisi acknowledged Pakistan Army’s “successes in fighting terrorism” and its efforts for attaining “regional stability”.

“The COAS emphasised need for the world and Muslim Ummah to unite in fighting the menace of terrorism,” Bajwa said.